2011 Map of McGinnis Butte SE

About this map

McGinnis Creek and Indian Creek define the drainage patterns of this rural Rosebud County landscape. The area is characterized by a sophisticated network of small-scale water management infrastructure, evidenced by numerous named earthen structures such as the Glasscock Brothers Number 2 Dam and the L Galt Number 17 Dam. These features, alongside the NNN Ranch Number 1 Dam and NNN Ranch Number 2 Dam, suggest a long-standing reliance on local reservoirs to support livestock and ranching operations in this semi-arid environment. The meandering path of Short Creek cuts through the central terrain, connecting various private holdings that have shaped the local land-use history for generations. This map provides a clear look at the intersection of natural watercourses and the human-made modifications necessary for Montana ranching at the start of the twenty-first century.